Fantasy Tip: This move doesn't come as much of a surprise for Laird ($1,600, 3.2% of cap) and his FantasyScore owners, as he has lost playing time to Welington Castillo and Jarrod Saltamacchia. Be aware he will likely be just a backup with any team that latches on to him, but Laird could be worth a start or two if the right team picks him up.

Fantasy Tip: Laird might be back with the big club at some point, but he has such little FantasyScore appeal unless you're looking to punt a position and save salary to spread across other more valuable positions.

The Atlanta Braves placed C Evan Gattis (back) on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, July 1. He'll soon receive an epidural injection, after which he'd be restricted in activity for three to five days. It's uncertain whether he'll need more than the minimum time on the DL, but it's not likely that he'll require surgery. In his stead, Christian Bethancourt and Gerald Laird may split time, but manager Fredi Gonzalez hasn't yet decided.

Fantasy Tip: Bethancourt is your choice for fantasy purposes as a second mixed backstop. He's a defense-first prospect but has picked it up with the bat in the last year.

Fantasy Tip: Gattis could land on the DL depending on his MRI results. Prepare for that possibility now. In weekly leagues, play it on the safe side and keep Gattis on your bench if you can get away with it.

The Atlanta Braves plan to have C Gerald Laird start both games of the doubleheader Saturday, June 28, because of the injury to C Evan Gattis (back). Gattis could be available off the bench for the second game if he feels better.